2026 Cross-Border Transactions Global Seminar

Lex Mundi Cross-Border Transactions Global Seminar

London
29 - 30 January 2026

Navigating Global Dealmaking in Turbulent Times

In today’s rapidly shifting global landscape, staying ahead of the curve is more critical than ever. We invite you to join us in London where leading experts and industry insiders will unpack the complexities of doing deals in an uncertain world—from the impact of geopolitical turbulence on cross-border transactions to the evolving dynamics of global M&A.

Dive deep into emerging trends in the private M&A market and explore the growing influence of private equity investments in law firms. This is your opportunity to gain actionable insights, connect with peers, and shape the future of global dealmaking. Don’t miss it!

Registration Process

This meeting is open to both Lex Mundi members and general counsel. Members should register using the Register Now link in the top left corner, while general counsel should register using the link below.

General Counsel Registration

Hotel and Location Information:

All events will take place at The Ned hotel unless otherwise specified on the agenda. Lex Mundi currently has a small room block there and you can reserve your room now. Rates begin at £375 and are inclusive of VAT. Breakfast is not included.

Agenda:

Please click here for the most up-to-date agenda for this event.

If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Jenny Karlsson.

Agenda

Registration

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Optional Session: Hi-Impact Networking

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Opening Welcome Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Opening Remarks and Self-Introductions

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Advising in an uncertain world: the impact of geopolitical turbulence on cross border transactions Andrew Hilland, Hakluyt & Company

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Current State of Global M&A Jennifer Maxwell, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Canada, Ontario)
Biliana Barboutova, UBS
Miles Cox, Berenberg
Rabee Sahyoun, ING

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Coffee Break

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Private M&A Market Trends Magnus Hedsund, Vinge
Yoshi Kizu, Nishimura & Asahi (member firm for Japan)
Nadine Leitner, CERHA HEMPEL Rechtsanwälte GmbH (member firm for Austria)
Jamie Stone, Womble Bond Dickinson (member firm for USA, North Carolina)

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Trends in Global Foreign Investment Restrictions and National Security Gerrit Oosterhuis, Houthoff (member firm for the Netherlands)
Rachel Alpert, Jenner & Block LLP
Jurgen Theeven, Nexperia
David Blackburn, Brunswick
Fang HE, JunHe

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Cocktail Reception and Dinner

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Registration and Coffee

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

W&I Panel Heloise Husson, Diot Siaci
John Matson, Arthur Cox (member firm for Ireland)
Tanyel Serpemen, Ambridge
Syed Mahbub Murshed, Cordiant Digital Infrastructure

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Structuring Deals with Gulf Counterparts Bashir Ahmed, Afridi & Angell (member firm for United Arab Emirates)
Christopher Johnson, Law Firm of Mohamed Al-Sharif (member firm for Saudi Arabia)
John Sfankianakis, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
Steven Fink, DHL Group

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Private Equity Investments in Law Firms David Morley, Dejognhe & Morley LLP

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Closing Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM